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September 22, 2014

Relaxer Day Results…

I relaxed my hair myself
at 16 weeks post relaxer with ORS Creme Relaxer in Normal Strength and I’m getting
better at it everytime I do it. My routine hasn't changed from the last time I relaxed my hair in May 2014 here.

Flat Iron Results after stretching my relaxer for 16weeks

[1] I started at the top right
hand corner and worked myself around my entire head in 15 mins.

This timing was
a lot better than last time when I took 18mins. I spent 12mins for

application
and 3 mins smoothing out the relaxer with my fingers. I didn't want my hair

bone straight so I didn't use a comb to smoothen out the hair.

[2] I hopped into the shower
and rinsed my hair thoroughly.

[3] Applied Aphogee 2 min
reconstructor for 2 mins and rinsed to add back some strength.

Since I’m entering into a
new decade of my life I decided to try something new and dye my hair. I bought
the Kiss Express Color Semi Permanent Dye in the color Truly Red. I knew it wasn't going to be super bright
but it would be a good change from dark brown.
I sat under my heat cap for 25mins with the dye and rinsed. I followed
up with Aussie moist conditioner to add back some softness to my hair and
remove the excess dye. Back in the day
when I used to dye my hair, every time I scratched my scalp the dye would be under my finger nails and I didn't want that.

[6] Rinsed and wrapped my hair
in a T-shirt for 40mins.

Air-drying after my relaxer

I tried a new leave in conditioner
of Silk Elements ColorCare and sealed with Coconut Oil. This leave in left my hair soft and also acts as a heat protectant.Once my hair was 85% dry I decided to blow
dry my roots that were still damp on cool temperature.

Fully Dry hair

I usually full wrap my
hair but opted to air-dry and flat iron this time. I will admit this was my
first time using direct heat on my hair since the start of my hair journey and
I was abit scared.To prepare my hair to be flat ironed, I applied Dark & Lovely 6 Week Anti Reversion Cream Serum first , then proceeded
to flat iron. I used the lowest setting
because I didn't want to end up with heat damage plus I’m a newbie. When I
started it was as easy as ABC. I did one
pass on majority of my hair and two passes on my crown since that’s the
thickest part of my hair.Some areas
were bone straight and others still had abit of texture and I’m fine with that.

Length check : Full Armpit Length

I did dust my ends alittle but overall they are in good shape.

Flat Iron Results

Overall I’m happy with my
results. Looks like I’m heading down to Bra Strap Length and hoping to retain
enough length to meet that goal in December *fingers crossed*. I’m not sure
where all of this growth came from or what I did differently in the last four
months but I’m loving it.

Flat Ironed Results

Have you relaxed your hair
recently & Can you see the slight hint of Color in my Hair?

Tomes, your hair looks awesome and it grew so much too. Whatever you've been doing the last 4 months, keep that up because it's working. I am loving the red color.

I also think that once you pass APL your hair is long enough that it looks good no matter what you do :). You are definitely on your way to BSL. Seriously looking good. I am hoping to be grazing BSL by the end of the year too.'

Love love love all the pics by the way. Looks like you really had fun with it :).

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